Senior C++ Engineer

Job Title: Senior C++ Engineer

Location: London (2 days onsite)

Contract Length: 6 months - initial

Rate: upto £50/hour - must have own limited company

Start Date: ASAP

Company Overview

Our client is a cutting-edge medical technology company focused on building secure, high-performance software solutions that transform patient care. Their teams work at the forefront of video streaming, AI, and embedded systems, delivering innovative platforms that power next-generation medical devices.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior C++ Engineer with deep expertise in live video streaming and software-based video pipelines. This role involves integrating WebRTC streaming into existing systems, optimising performance using hardware acceleration, and contributing to the development of secure, production-grade software. You'll work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver robust and scalable solutions for medical applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement live video streaming capabilities using WebRTC.
• Optimise video pipelines using GStreamer and/or FFmpeg with hardware acceleration.
• Develop high-performance C++ software with multi-threading and IPC.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build secure-by-design medical device software.
• Maintain high code quality through documentation and peer reviews.

Skills & Experience

• Expert-level C++ development skills (C+ or higher) with performance optimisation.
• Strong experience with WebRTC and software video pipelines (GStreamer, FFmpeg).
• Proven ability to write clear, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Self-starter with end-to-end project ownership experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Interested? Apply now for immediate consideration or contact James Allen on -

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